Restoration of Post-Bleach Enamel Gloss Using a Non-Abrasive, Nano-Hydroxyapatite Conditioner R.TAKIKAWA, K.FUJITA, T.ISHIZAKI, and R.HAYMAN SANGI Co.,Ltd.Tokyo,Japan
Restoration of Post-Bleach Enamel Gloss Using a Non-Abrasive, Nano-Hydroxyapatite Conditioner R.TAKIKAWA, K.FUJITA, T.ISHIZAKI, and R.HAYMAN SANGI Co.,Ltd.Tokyo,Japan
Restoration of Post-Bleach Enamel Gloss Using a Non-Abrasive, Nano-Hydroxyapatite Conditioner R.TAKIKAWA, K.FUJITA, T.ISHIZAKI, and R.HAYMAN SANGI Co.,Ltd.Tokyo,Japan
1670In recent years, vital tooth bleaching has become widespread in esthetic dentistry, as a convenient means of improving tooth color with only minimal invasive impact. However bleaching can result in postoperativechanges such as roughness, white turbidity or lack of gloss, giving a matt appearance to the enaml surface.We developed a nano-hydroxyapatite conditioning agent, Renamel AfterBleach, designed to restore toothenamel after bleaching, and examined its effect on the gloss post-bleach enamel. We also considered a newmethod of gloss measurement potentially more applicable to irregular surfaces such as tooth enamel thantraditional methods.
2-1. Gloss Measurement ApparatusTo measure gloss (G), we used a materials surface analysis system, the Model 806H Hand-Held Surface Gloss Analyzer (SGA) (TRICOR SYSTEMS) which comprises a configured light source (four 24-wattfluorescent lights, 4100゚K), CCD camera (240,000 sample points, 256 gradation sequence) and analysiscomputer fitted with the maker's Wgloss Ver3.52 gloss calculation software (Fig.1). In addition, to maintain the sample surface constantly at a regular height, a miniature high-precision ZF-axis motorizedstage, the SGSP80-20ZF(SIGMA KOKI) (a), was fitted to the sample platform, the sample was illuminatedby laser from the side, using an Easy Laser Leveler BDL210S (BLACK&DECKER) (b), and the height of the sample adjusted by a two-axis stage controller, the Mark-102(SIGMA KOKI) (c) (Fig.2). The SGA wascalibrated at (G) 274, using the black calibration reference plate provided, and to demonstrate its characteristics, a standard VITAPAN classical Shade Guide was used as the object for measurement, and the result compared with an image of the same shade guide taken by digital camera (EOS Kiss Digital) (CANON) (Fig.3).
4-1. Surface Gloss Analysis (SGA)Comparison of the same shade guide image (Fig.3), as seen by digital camera and SGA, showed that using SGA, high gloss points take on a white, bright image while low gloss pointstake on a dark image similar to the gloss images of the shade guide, which are visible to the naked eye. In additon, SGA allows quantification of the gloss values for irregular or arch-shaped bodies such as the teeth.
4-2. Correlation Between Surface Abrasion and GlossA statistical correlation was observed between surface gloss (G) and the level of abrasive, i.e.grit size (μm), used for surface polishing of standard specimens (Fig.4), and a similar tendency was observed in both SGA and digital camera images of the same (Fig.5).
・SGA is an effective method for evaluating tooth surface gloss, allowing it to be quantitatively expressed, despite the tooth's irregular form.
・Our results demonstrated that Renamel AfterBleach showed greater ability to restore smoothness and gloss to tooth enamel after bleaching than a standard commercially available fluoride gel. We concluded that Renamel AfterBleach and SGA could contribute to esthetic dentistry, byrespectively enhancing the benefit of bleaching to the patient and providing a more accurateevaluation of such benefit.
84th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR/ June, 2006 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Conclusion
2-3. Application & Evaluation of Post-Bleach Enamel Surface TreatmentTwo groups of mirror polished enamel specimens were prepared as described in 2-2, and polished to a standard surface gloss of (G) = 200±10. Surface roughness (Ra) for each sample was measured by scanning probe microscope (SPM) (SPI4000, SEIKO INSTRUMENTS.) (scanning area : 50×50μm, dynamic force mode). Specimens from each group were then bleached with Hi-Lite (SHOFU) (35% H2O2) according to the maker's instructions, and immersed at 37℃ overnight in a solution of either Renamel AfterBleach (SANGI) or a standardcommercially available fluoride gel. After each treatment, all specimens were washed for 1 minute in an ultrasonic bath (BRANSONIC Ultrasonic Cleaner, 60watts), and surface gloss (G) was measured by SGA and surface roughness (Ra) by SPM.
Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test.
1. Aim of Study
2-2. Preparation & Gloss Evaluation of Standard SpecimensSound extracted human teeth were cut into approximately 4×5×3mm blocks with a dental hand engine(EX, Royal) fitted with a diamond disk (SHOFU). The enamel surface was then polished with abrasive papers #600 (grit size 14.5μm), UF800 (8.4μm), or UF1200(5μm) (BUEHLER) respectively under running water, to provide three groups of standard specimens (n=10 each) : mirror polished (UF1200), regular polished (UF800), and rough polished (#600). (G) was then measured for each group by SGA , and the relation between gloss and condition of the enamelsurface examined. In addition, specimens in each group were photographed with a digital camera (EOS Kiss Digital, CANON), fitted with a polarizing filter (58mm Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C, CANON),to allow comparison and visual assessment of the polishing standard specimens.
3. Observation and Data
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Fig.4. Correlation between gloss and grit size(μm) of abrasive papers* used to polish enamel surface (n=10)
*BUEHLER Grit No. UF1200, UF800, #600
4-3. Effect of Post-Bleach Enamel TreatmentObservation of the enamel surface by SPM and SGA respectively showed a significant increasein surface roughness (Ra) and decrease in surface gloss (G) after bleaching, but a significant decrease in surface roughness and increase in surface gloss after post-bleaching treatment withboth of the agents tested (Fig.6 & 7). However the reduction in surface roughness and increasein surface gloss were significantly greater after treatment with Renamel AfterBleach than with the fluoride gel.
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Fig.5. Comparison between gloss and grit size (μm) of abrasive paper used for polishing as seen by digital camera and SGA
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Restoration of Post-Bleach Enamel Gloss Using a Non-Abrasive, Nano-Hydroxyapatite Conditioner R.TAKIKAWA, K.FUJITA, T.ISHIZAKI, and R.HAYMAN SANGI Co.,Ltd.Tokyo,Japan
Restoration of Post-Bleach Enamel Gloss Using a Non-Abrasive, Nano-Hydroxyapatite Conditioner R.TAKIKAWA, K.FUJITA, T.ISHIZAKI, and R.HAYMAN SANGI Co.,Ltd.Tokyo,Japan
1670In recent years, vital tooth bleaching has become widespread in esthetic dentistry, as a convenient means of improving tooth color with only minimal invasive impact. However bleaching can result in postoperativechanges such as roughness, white turbidity or lack of gloss, giving a matt appearance to the enaml surface.We developed a nano-hydroxyapatite conditioning agent, Renamel AfterBleach, designed to restore toothenamel after bleaching, and examined its effect on the gloss post-bleach enamel. We also considered a newmethod of gloss measurement potentially more applicable to irregular surfaces such as tooth enamel thantraditional methods.
2-1. Gloss Measurement ApparatusTo measure gloss (G), we used a materials surface analysis system, the Model 806H Hand-Held Surface Gloss Analyzer (SGA) (TRICOR SYSTEMS) which comprises a configured light source (four 24-wattfluorescent lights, 4100゚K), CCD camera (240,000 sample points, 256 gradation sequence) and analysiscomputer fitted with the maker's Wgloss Ver3.52 gloss calculation software (Fig.1). In addition, to maintain the sample surface constantly at a regular height, a miniature high-precision ZF-axis motorizedstage, the SGSP80-20ZF(SIGMA KOKI) (a), was fitted to the sample platform, the sample was illuminatedby laser from the side, using an Easy Laser Leveler BDL210S (BLACK&DECKER) (b), and the height of the sample adjusted by a two-axis stage controller, the Mark-102(SIGMA KOKI) (c) (Fig.2). The SGA wascalibrated at (G) 274, using the black calibration reference plate provided, and to demonstrate its characteristics, a standard VITAPAN classical Shade Guide was used as the object for measurement, and the result compared with an image of the same shade guide taken by digital camera (EOS Kiss Digital) (CANON) (Fig.3).
4-1. Surface Gloss Analysis (SGA)Comparison of the same shade guide image (Fig.3), as seen by digital camera and SGA, showed that using SGA, high gloss points take on a white, bright image while low gloss pointstake on a dark image similar to the gloss images of the shade guide, which are visible to the naked eye. In additon, SGA allows quantification of the gloss values for irregular or arch-shaped bodies such as the teeth.
4-2. Correlation Between Surface Abrasion and GlossA statistical correlation was observed between surface gloss (G) and the level of abrasive, i.e.grit size (μm), used for surface polishing of standard specimens (Fig.4), and a similar tendency was observed in both SGA and digital camera images of the same (Fig.5).
・SGA is an effective method for evaluating tooth surface gloss, allowing it to be quantitatively expressed, despite the tooth's irregular form.
・Our results demonstrated that Renamel AfterBleach showed greater ability to restore smoothness and gloss to tooth enamel after bleaching than a standard commercially available fluoride gel. We concluded that Renamel AfterBleach and SGA could contribute to esthetic dentistry, byrespectively enhancing the benefit of bleaching to the patient and providing a more accurateevaluation of such benefit.
84th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR/ June, 2006 E-mail : [email protected]
2. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Conclusion
2-3. Application & Evaluation of Post-Bleach Enamel Surface TreatmentTwo groups of mirror polished enamel specimens were prepared as described in 2-2, and polished to a standard surface gloss of (G) = 200±10. Surface roughness (Ra) for each sample was measured by scanning probe microscope (SPM) (SPI4000, SEIKO INSTRUMENTS.) (scanning area : 50×50μm, dynamic force mode). Specimens from each group were then bleached with Hi-Lite (SHOFU) (35% H2O2) according to the maker's instructions, and immersed at 37℃ overnight in a solution of either Renamel AfterBleach (SANGI) or a standardcommercially available fluoride gel. After each treatment, all specimens were washed for 1 minute in an ultrasonic bath (BRANSONIC Ultrasonic Cleaner, 60watts), and surface gloss (G) was measured by SGA and surface roughness (Ra) by SPM.
Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test.
1. Aim of Study
2-2. Preparation & Gloss Evaluation of Standard SpecimensSound extracted human teeth were cut into approximately 4×5×3mm blocks with a dental hand engine(EX, Royal) fitted with a diamond disk (SHOFU). The enamel surface was then polished with abrasive papers #600 (grit size 14.5μm), UF800 (8.4μm), or UF1200(5μm) (BUEHLER) respectively under running water, to provide three groups of standard specimens (n=10 each) : mirror polished (UF1200), regular polished (UF800), and rough polished (#600). (G) was then measured for each group by SGA , and the relation between gloss and condition of the enamelsurface examined. In addition, specimens in each group were photographed with a digital camera (EOS Kiss Digital, CANON), fitted with a polarizing filter (58mm Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C, CANON),to allow comparison and visual assessment of the polishing standard specimens.
3. Observation and Data
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100
200
300
400
0 5 10 15 20
Glo
ss
( *: P<0.0001, t-test )
***
Grit size(μm)
R2=0.9956
Fig.4. Correlation between gloss and grit size(μm) of abrasive papers* used to polish enamel surface (n=10)
*BUEHLER Grit No. UF1200, UF800, #600
4-3. Effect of Post-Bleach Enamel TreatmentObservation of the enamel surface by SPM and SGA respectively showed a significant increasein surface roughness (Ra) and decrease in surface gloss (G) after bleaching, but a significant decrease in surface roughness and increase in surface gloss after post-bleaching treatment withboth of the agents tested (Fig.6 & 7). However the reduction in surface roughness and increasein surface gloss were significantly greater after treatment with Renamel AfterBleach than with the fluoride gel.
UF1200 / Gloss 282 UF800 / Gloss 192 #600 / Gloss 67
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Fig.5. Comparison between gloss and grit size (μm) of abrasive paper used for polishing as seen by digital camera and SGA
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Keyboard Mouse
Model 806H
W1P2
12V P.S.
COM 1
InputKeyboard
Monitor
Computer
115/220 Vac
115/220 Vac
115/220 Vac
CCD Camera Light Source
Measurement Sample
Surface Gloss Analysis (SGA) System
Fig.1. Tricor Model 806H surface analysis system Fig.2. Dedicated sample stage
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Fig.3. Comparison of shade guide* seen by digital camera and SGA
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*VITAPAN classical Shade Guide A3
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Fig.6. Change in enamel surface gloss after each treatment
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